The Rittenhouse
Philadelphia · United States
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Character and identity
Overlooking Rittenhouse Square in Center City, this 118-room property has been Philadelphia's grande dame address since 1989, refreshed by renovations in 2013 and 2018 that lightened the palette without losing the Old World register. The cantilevered facade pushes park views into as many rooms as possible, and the public spaces lean intimate rather than grand. Lacroix anchors the dining with one of the city's most ambitious Sunday brunches, Scarpetta delivers polished Italian, and the Mary Cassatt Tea Room pours afternoon tea in white china over an English-style garden. Service is polished, warm, and unhurried.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and older, design-aware travellers who want a Center City base with park views, serious cooking, and a substantial spa. The nearly 15,000-square-foot Rittenhouse Spa & Club, with indoor pool, sun deck, and a full Paul Labrecque salon and barbershop, makes this a strong pick for a weekend that mixes culture, shopping, and wellness.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers chasing a contemporary, minimalist design hotel may find some rooms' clashing patterns and quirky corner nooks (a quirk of the cantilevered facade) off-putting. Not every room has a king bed, so read the fine print. Families wanting a kids' programme should look elsewhere.
Bottom line
What you're paying for here is the combination of square footage, park-facing light, and a serious food-and-spa programme in the heart of Philadelphia. Couples should book a Superior Park View for the separate sitting area and the best of the cantilevered windows. Catch Lacroix's Sunday brunch and an hour at Library Bar, and don't eat every meal in-house: the neighbourhood is too good.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Bar
- Gym
- House car
- Indoor pool
- Meeting rooms
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
